An estimated 369.65 million disposable cups were used to serve drinks by nine major coffee chains in Japan in 2020 alone, highlighting limited progress in promoting reusable cups and cutting waste, according to a recent survey by an environmental conservation group. (Japan Today)

A company in Norway has developed an innovative "kite" that turns wind into electricity.

President Zelensky says soldiers who shoot at the Zaporizhzhia plant will become "a special target".

In a new TV show, Miriam Margolyes asks whether Australia is truly the land of the fabled 'fair go'.

Authorities say a toxic substance is to blame, but the cause of the mass death is still unknown.

"We've never known a summer like this," says the mayor of one town threatened by wildfires.

The man suspected of attacking author Salman Rushdie is remanded without bail after a court appearance.

French environmentalists sabotage golf greens to protest against their exemption from water bans.

With about a third of the results confirmed, Raila Odinga has a slight edge over William Ruto.

The Satanic Verses author was not worried about security before the stabbing attack in New York state.

Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region.

The militants fire into the air as women call for "work and freedom" after a year of Taliban rule.

Jason Alexander is convicted of trespassing and battery after disrupting the private ceremony in June.

The latest results from the presidential and parliamentary races.

A report this year accused the largest US Protestant denomination of covering up abuse.

At least 40 others were injured in bad weather at a popular electronic music festival near Valencia.

A local news outlet reports wind speeds of up to 65km/h tore off part of the festival's main stage.

The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.

Dry conditions in the UK and Europe are stress on facilities including nuclear, say experts.

Eric Hall has 28 convictions but his family says he was not well enough to be put on a Home Office plane to Jamaica.